Vietnam's trade balance returns to $1.27bn surplus in September
Economy 19:44 03/10/2026Vietnam's trade balance returned to a surplus of US$1.27 billion in September after nine consecutive months of deficits, driven in large part by a sharp increase in exports of computers, electronic products and components, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam PM demands over 12.5% GDP growth in Q4 to achieve double-digit growth for 2026
Economy 18:14 03/10/2026Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged ministries, sectors and local authorities to work toward achieving GDP growth of more than 12.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2026 so that the country can meet its economic growth target of at least 10 percent for the whole year.
Vietnam-Malaysia trade surges 43.4 percent in eight months
Economy 13:40 03/10/2026Phung Van Thanh, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Malaysia, predicted that given the current momentum, bilateral trade in 2026 is expected to surpass the 18 billion USD mark for the first time ever.
PM urges high determination, clear roadmaps to achieve 2026 targets
Vietnam News 13:40 03/10/2026Looking ahead to the final three months of the year, the Prime Minister asked ministries, sectors and localities to conduct specific assessments of the situation, clearly identify remaining difficulties and bottlenecks, and propose concrete and feasible solutions.
Vietnam approves 7-day Lunar New Year, 4-day National Day holidays in 2027
Vietnam News 22:24 02/10/2026Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has approved the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposed holiday schedules, with public-sector employees to get seven consecutive days off for the 2027 Lunar New Year and four days for National Day, according to the Government Office.
2026 forum seeks to turn Vietnam into strong maritime nation
Vietnam News 22:00 02/10/2026The Politburo’s Resolution 20-NQ/TW marks a strategic shift in how Vietnam views the sea, casting it as a pillar of national strength. Building a strong maritime nation is a long-term strategy tied to the country’s drive to rise and prosper.
International friends impressed by Vietnamese culture
Vietnam News 21:47 02/10/2026As part of the second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi 2026, the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the festival organising committee, on October 2 hosted an international delegation on a tour of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong commune.
Vietnam beat Pakistan to secure place in FIFA ASEAN Cup bronze medal match
Vietnam News 21:37 02/10/2026Vietnam defeated Pakistan 4-2 in their final FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Group B match on Friday, securing their second place in the group and a spot in the third-place play-off against Malaysia.
Amazon, trade department of Vietnam’s Hai Phong sign MoU to empower local businesses to go global
Economy 21:10 02/10/2026Amazon Global Selling Vietnam and the Hai Phong City Department of Industry and Trade on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding on e-commerce development in the city for 2026-30, helping local businesses strengthen their e-commerce export capabilities, build their brands, and reach hundreds of millions of international customers.
Need to exchange money in Vietnam? Here’s what to know
Travel 16:38 02/10/2026In 2026, Vietnam has tightened rules on foreign currency exchange for travelers. To avoid potential problems, visitors should familiarize themselves with the latest regulations before their trip.
Hosting APEC 2027 a key foreign affairs task for Vietnam through 2030: official
Vietnam News 19:37 01/10/2026The National APEC 2027 Secretariat under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the US Department of State, opened a workshop in Hanoi on October 1 to discuss preparations for APEC 2027.
